NEA restores power in Siquijor ahead of Marcos' deadline

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) restored electricity across Siquijor Province ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s June 15 deadline on Saturday, June 14.

To meet the goal, NEA repaired existing generators and imported additional units from other cooperatives, increasing the dependable capacity to 11 MW above the peak demand of 9 MW with a reserve of 1.65 MW.

President Marcos personally intervened in the situation on June 11, directing NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda to act without delay and emphasizing the need for stable power by the deadline and short-term solutions within six months.

The Department of Energy (DOE) officer-in-charge Sharon Garin commended the swift action taken by NEA, SIPCOR, and partner cooperatives in addressing Siquijor's power crisis, highlighting the government’s commitment to energy security and equitable access to electricity.

DOE will closely monitor SIPCOR's regulatory compliance with the Energy Regulatory Commission, the timely repair of its genset units, and the delivery of fuel supply to ensure continuous operations.